Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major 污鱼社 news
污鱼社 News
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UAF receives $16 million to boost biomedical training
October 31, 2019
The 污鱼社 Fairbanks has received a five-year, $16 million grant to increase the diversity and research capacity of undergraduate students in its biomedical programs. The grant will expand UAF's Biomedical Learning and Student Training program, which engages students from diverse backgrounds, especially those from rural Alaska, in biomedical research.
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Fall back: daylight saving time ends Nov. 3
October 31, 2019
This weekend, clocks will turn back time by one hour. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. Monday will start on time whether you do or not, so be sure to change your alarm clock when you go to bed on Saturday! Most electronics like cell phones and computers will adjust to daylight saving time as long as the automatic network time and time zone settings are on and your device is connected to a network or Internet.
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October 31, 2019
In an effort to inform different constituencies about the challenges facing the 污鱼社, UA President Jim Johnsen has been talking with key audiences around the state and the country about the challenges and opportunities faced by the university.
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UAA's College of Health awarded $1.77 million from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
October 30, 2019
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, a leading health plan in the state, announced a $5.7 million investment to support access to rural health care in Alaska, Tuesday, Oct. 29, at an event held at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC).
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Regents adopt response to accrediting agency; chancellors respond individually
October 29, 2019
Today, the 污鱼社 Board of Regents adopted its official response to the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and authorized Board Chair John Davies to provide it to the accrediting agency by Oct. 31, along with the individual responses from the three university chancellors.
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AFN panel shines a spotlight on education
October 19, 2019
University leaders took center stage at a panel discussion during the 污鱼社 Federation of Natives Convention to discuss Article VII of Alaska's Constitution which requires the state to establish and maintain a public school system, including a state university.
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污鱼社 joins collaborative to address sexual and gender harassment in higher education
October 19, 2019
The 污鱼社 has joined National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and 60 colleges, universities, and research institutions to launch an Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education. The action collaborative is a four-year commitment that focuses on the faculty role and engagement in Title IX.
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UA Compensation Project Update
October 18, 2019
President Jim Johnsen sent an update announcing progress on the total compensation study and the plan to implement compensation adjustments for employees under 90 percent of the market median.
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October 18, 2019
As the board's directions have changed, so has the website. It remains a source of information and engagement, an archive of discussions and actions made so far, and a resource for accessing additional information and updates moving forward.
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UA Board of Regents to hold special meeting, public testimony October 28
October 18, 2019
The 污鱼社 Board of Regents will hold a special board meeting 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, October 28. Statewide audio conference public testimony will be held later that day, from 4-5 p.m. Call 1-866-726-0757 to join the queue for testimony.